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Fleet: Federal government extends subsidy of up to 5,000 euros

The federal government is extending the funding for climate-friendly trailer technologies until October 15, 2021. Up to 5,000 euros in subsidies are available for each individual intelligent trailer component.

The federal government is extending the funding for intelligent trailer technologies until October 15. Image: BPW
The federal government is extending the funding for intelligent trailer technologies until October 15. Image: BPW
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Nadine Bradl

It was only in March that the federal government decided to include not only the truck but for the first time also the trailer in the subsidy program for renewing the commercial vehicle fleet – now the program is extended until October 15, 2021. This provides vehicle operators with the opportunity to improve the climate-friendliness of their transport - with a subsidy of up to 5,000 euros for each eligible component. This was announced by BPW Bergische Achsen Kommanditgesellschaft in a press release.

Sample Calculation

BPW calculates: In heating oil transport, transport companies can load 96 kilograms more with the two lightweight components, aluminum hub and LightTube leaf spring – this corresponds to 112 liters of heating oil that can be additionally transported. With a fleet of ten vehicles (annual mileage 120,000 kilometers) and an average service life of four years, an additional income of over 38,000 euros is possible. The CO2 emissions for this fleet are reduced by more than 8,000 kilograms.

Further Possibilities

The efficiency of the trailer can be further increased with additional eligible BPW components, each based on a triaxle with an annual mileage of 120,000 kilometers: The AirSave tire pressure control system saves 248 liters of diesel and 655 kilograms of CO2 per year for a triaxle – and extends the lifespan of the tires by 10 percent. BPW's trailing steering axle improves maneuverability and saves up to 1,800 liters of diesel and 4.8 tons of CO2. The trailer telematics from BPW's subsidiary, Idem Telematics, enables better utilization and optimizes routes and disposition – saving around 10 percent of a fleet's total emissions.

Translated automatically from German.
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